Felix Joseph "June" Bolinski's Obituary
Felix Joseph "June" Bolinski, age 86, of Carbondale, IL, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 6:43 a.m., in Manor Court of Carbondale.
Felix was born on February 4, 1939 in Pinckneyville, IL, a son to Felix W. and Antonilla A. (Miller) Bolinski. He was raised in a loving Catholic home. Felix's first marriage was to Coletta Fisher at St. Bruno Catholic Church, Pinckneyville, IL. They had two sons, Jeffrey and Richard. Later in life, he married Carole R. Seldin in Mesa, AZ (1986). Felix was a member of the IBEW and the Local 309 and worked as an electrician and journeyman wireman for over 60 years. He graduated ASU with a Master of Science degree, majoring in Geography. He was a jet pilot, locksmith, a Mason with Mitchell Lodge #0085 for 46 years and a member with the Shriner's. Felix was a cub master for the Boy Scouts of America and also a scout leader. He loved to go hiking, had a special love for the saxophone, liked all kinds of music and was a great mathematician. Felix was exceptionally skilled in furniture making and could fix anything. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Survivors include his loving wife of 40 years, Carole Bolinski of Carbondale, IL; one son, Richard A. Bolinski of Phoenix, AZ; four siblings, Elizabeth Louise "Betty" Werger of Pinckneyville, IL, James "Jim" Alan Bolinski of Pinckneyville, IL, Doris Ann (James) Beaty of Pinckneyville, IL, and Robert Jerald Bolinski of Pinckneyville, IL; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Jeffrey Eugene Bolinski; and two siblings, Mary Frances Kelly and John Edward Bolinski.
Memorial services will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL, on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 11:00 a.m., with Brother Rob Mathis officiating.
A memorial visitation will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Active Day of Marion, 900 Skyline Dr., Ste. 301, Marion, Illinois, 62959.
Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL has been entrusted with arrangements.
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